English words starting with F

A person who travels often by air, especially one who belongs to a scheme that gives rewards for the distance travelled.

A person who travels often by air, especially one who belongs to a scheme that gives rewards for the distance travelled.

At frequent intervals; often.

a painting done rapidly in watercolour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colours penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.

Decorated with frescoes.

(of food) recently made, produced, or harvested; not stale or spoiled.

Relating to or characteristic of the outdoors or open air, especially when considered invigorating or healthy.

Recently baked; having just come out of the oven.

(of fish or seafood) recently caught and therefore not preserved or frozen.

(of flowers, vegetables, or fruit) cut or harvested very recently so as to be in a fresh, unwilted state.

Having a young, healthy, and innocent appearance, typically because of youth or lack of experience.

Having a clean, healthy, and attractive appearance.

A market, often held outdoors, where fresh produce, meat, fish, and other perishable foods are sold directly to consumers.

(of fruit, vegetables, or flowers) recently harvested or gathered.

(of juice) made by squeezing fruit immediately before use or sale, not from a concentrate.

Having a clean, pleasant, and natural flavour, as if recently made or picked.

to make something clean and cool

a substance or device used to make something smell fresh and clean.

a sudden overflowing of a stream caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Very recently; a very short time ago.

a student in the first year of high school, college, or university.

the quality of being fresh; the state of being recently made, produced, or harvested.

of, found in, or consisting of water that is not salty.

To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

anxious and complaining; unable to relax

in a way that shows you are unhappy, worried, or uncomfortable

ornamental design consisting of repeated and symmetrical geometric figures, often cut into wood or metal.

Relating to or influenced by the theories of Sigmund Freud, especially those concerning the unconscious mind and its influence on behavior.

easily crumbled or reduced to powder.

a member of a religious order of men, especially one of the four mendicant orders (Augustinians, Carmelites, Dominicans, and Franciscans).

a building or community where friars live.

a dish of stewed or fried pieces of meat, typically chicken or veal, served in a thick white sauce.

(of a speech sound) made by forcing air through a narrow channel so that it produces turbulence, for example /f/ and /ʃ/.

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Relating to or caused by friction.

involving no friction or resistance to motion.

The day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday.

A piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh.

(of food) cooked in hot fat or oil

a person you know well and like, and who is not usually a member of your family

A person or organization that is not a party to a lawsuit but is allowed to advise the court on a matter of law or policy that affects the public interest.

Having no friends; alone and unsupported.

The quality of being friendly; kind and pleasant behavior towards others.

behaving in a pleasant, kind way towards someone

Weapon fire coming from one's own side or allies that causes accidental injury or death to one's own forces.

a relationship between friends

a broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling.

a fast military ship of medium size, used especially in the past for protecting other ships.

used to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are annoyed or angry, as a less offensive alternative to a swear word

A sudden intense feeling of fear.

to make someone feel fear

feeling fear or anxiety; scared.

Causing fear or alarm; terrifying.

in a way that causes fear or alarm

Causing extreme fear or shock; very unpleasant or bad.

to a very great or extreme degree; very

very cold in temperature

the state of being very cold in temperature.

A strip of cloth with many folds in it that is attached to something as a decoration.

decorated with a frill or frills

Decorated with or having many frills.

An outer edge or border of an area, group, or subject

having a decorative border of hanging threads or strips

resembling or forming a fringe; marginal or peripheral.

showy or unnecessary ornament in dress or decoration

a light plastic disk shaped like a plate, thrown between players in a game.

to move in a lively, playful way by jumping, skipping, or dancing

A thin frame or mask used in printing to protect certain areas of a sheet or plate from ink.

(especially of an animal or a lively person) full of playful, high-spirited, and lively energy.

a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a thrill

an italian dish similar to an omelette, made with eggs and often mixed with vegetables, cheese, or meat, and typically cooked slowly in a pan until set.

to waste time, money, or energy on something unimportant or in small amounts

behavior that is silly or not serious, especially when such behavior is not suitable

not having any serious purpose or value; silly and trivial.

In a silly or light-hearted way that is not serious or appropriate.

(of hair) to form into a mass of small, tight curls

(of hair) forming a mass of small, tight, stiff curls

Having hair that is tightly curled and feels coarse or wiry to the touch.

(archaic) Away or back from a place or point of reference.

a woman's or girl's dress.

a small animal with smooth skin, that lives both on land and in water, has long back legs for jumping, and no tail

Resembling or characteristic of a frog in appearance, movement, or sound.

resembling or characteristic of a frog

a person who is trained and equipped to work underwater for military or salvage purposes, especially using scuba gear.

to play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and energetic way

full of fun and high spirits; playful

used to show the place, direction, or time that someone or something started at or originated in

a long leaf, especially of a palm or fern, that is divided into many parts along the edge.

The side or part of something that faces forward or is most often seen or used.

receiving a lot of attention; being in a very important or prominent position.

The area in a hotel, office building, or other establishment where visitors are received and dealt with.

The main or most important entrance door to a house or building, typically at the front.

Describing a motor vehicle in which the engine's power is transmitted to the front wheels only.

Relating to or used in the part of a business, system, or process that deals with customers or the public.

Involving the most important, active, or dangerous part of an activity, especially during a war or in a job.

Having most of the costs, benefits, or effort concentrated at an early stage.

The practice of assigning a greater proportion of costs, benefits, or effort to the early stages of a process or period.

Relating to or involving the parts of a business that deal directly with customers or clients, such as sales, marketing, and service.

appearing on the front page of a newspaper; very important or newsworthy

The front-facing surface or section of a device, cabinet, or piece of equipment, typically containing controls, displays, or connections.

A covered entrance to a building, typically at the front door, often with its own roof and floor.

relating to or situated in the row of seats closest to the front, especially in a theater or other performance venue.

The person, team, or idea that is most likely to win a race or competition.

The unethical practice of a broker or other entity trading on a security for its own account while having advance knowledge of pending orders from its clients, in order to profit from the expected price movement.

relating to or located in the front seat of a vehicle

Relating to or located on the front wheel or wheels of a vehicle.

A system in which the engine supplies power to the front wheels of a vehicle.

The area of ground in front of a house, typically between the house and the street.

The front part of a building or a piece of land, especially the part that faces a road or river.

Relating to or forming the front part of something.

The quality or state of being frontal; directness or straightforwardness in approach or manner.

In a way that involves a direct confrontation or attack from the front.

The half of a basketball court that contains the offensive team's basket.

A border separating two countries, or the area near this border

a man living in the region of a frontier, especially one who is skilled in outdoor life and survival.

An illustration facing the title page of a book.

The most advanced or important position in a situation where people are competing or fighting.

The leader or public representative of a group, especially a musical band or a political organization, who often acts as the main spokesperson.

The side or surface that faces forward or is most prominent or important.

A first-year student at a university or college, especially in North America.